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Easy Taco Casserole

This easy taco casserole is a hearty, dairy-free comfort food ideal for busy days. Layers of seasoned ground beef, beans, and vegetables topped with dairy-free cheese and crunchy tortilla chips create a satisfying and flavorful meal that's simple to prepare and enjoy.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 cup diced onions
  • 1 cup diced bell peppers
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 2 cups shredded dairy-free cheese
  • 1 cup dairy-free sour cream
  • tortilla chips crushed
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • First, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). You want it ready to go before you build the layers.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. This gets your veggies cooking just right.
  • Add diced onions and bell peppers. Cook them till they’re soft and smelling good, usually around 5 minutes.
  • Throw in the ground beef and cook until it’s browned through. Drain off any excess fat so it’s not greasy.
  • Stir in the taco seasoning, canned diced tomatoes, black beans, and corn. Give it all a good mix and let it simmer for about 5 minutes to blend those flavors together.
  • Now grab a baking dish. Put half of the beef mixture down first. Sprinkle half the crushed tortilla chips on top, then a layer of your shredded dairy-free cheese.
  • Repeat these layers once more. This sandwich of flavors is gonna bake into a bubbly, tasty dish.
  • Bake for about 20-25 minutes till the cheese melts all lovely and you see it bubbling up.
  • Serve topped with that dairy-free sour cream and fresh cilantro to finish it off nice and fresh.
  • Enjoy your easy and delicious taco casserole.

Notes

This dairy-free taco casserole is perfect for busy weeknights and is great for leftovers. Use pre-diced frozen vegetables to save time. You can substitute ground turkey for a leaner option. The natural release pressure cooker method works well for this recipe when adapted.